Alan C. asked
I have a large keloid on my chest that is causing sharp pain in my left breast, which started on Thursday afternoon. The pain is shallow and feels like it's related to the keloid. I am 56 years old and have a history of arrhythmia and am on medication. Could the keloid be infected, and could it be causing pain in my left breast?
March 19th, 2024
Karen K. answered
The keloid does not appear to be infected based on the symptoms described and the lack of pus discha...
March 19th, 2024
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